Car firm raises almost £20,000 for cancer

Eden Motor Group, which has 22 dealerships across the south east region, raised a total of £18,100 for the charity, after inviting communities into their showrooms for home-made cakes, tea and coffee.

There were also a variety of other fundraising activities taking place throughout the coffee mornings, including exercise-bike marathons, leg waxing and raffles.

The final total improves on the firm's donation from last year, when the team raised £15,600.

Diana Roberts from Macmillan Cancer Support said: '˜The amount raised by Eden Motor Group could fund a Macmillan nurse for three months.'

James Kurd, general manager for Eden Motor Group, said: '˜We are overwhelmed with the support the community have shown at our coffee morning.

'˜Thank you to everyone who generously donated and helped us reach our amazing grand total.